About

Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Business Technology

Delivery on demand: what’s in the future for buying goods and services?

Today's customers have higher delivery expectations, wanting goods faster and cheaper. Technology has played a pivotal role – Andrew Wood from Rajapack explains more.

Employing & managing staff

Three ways to keep drivers happy and motivated

Drivers face a different set of challenges on the job, but bosses can keep them happy. Derek Bryan of Verizon Connect explains more.

Marketing

Financial service industries: make sure you get your marketing right

Marketing can be tricky in the financial service industries. Nandik Barbhaiya of FXTM shares five tips to help you succeed.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘We are the underdogs when it comes to funding’

Luke Johnstone of PACK'D smoothie kits talks about launching a business with his childhood pal, crowdfunding and living in a shed.

Business management

How technology can help businesses in the food industry

Being successful in the food industry is more of a puzzle than ever. Anx Patel of GoKart outlines how technology can help your food sector business grow.

Business Technology

Five ways to digitally transform your small business

It’s 2018 and only 40 per cent of small businesses have an online presence. David Ballard from Performance Networks shares five steps that will help you to digitally transform and move your business forward.

Business management

Open plan offices: how to make them work for you and your employees

Open plan offices are often seen as a plus by bosses, but they can be problematic. Here's how to make this office layout work for everyone.

Legal advice

GDPR: gain business advantage from the data regulation shake-up

GDPR has been a major shake-up for small businesses. Mark Overton of Softcat reveals how you can take advantage of the changes.

Business management

Confidence, authenticity, development: how to become an international speaker

Entrepreneur Vikki Thomas shares her wisdom on becoming a great international speaker.

Marketing

Standing out from the competition: five tips to nail your online branding

When you're making decisions about online branding, it can be tempting to stay safe. Jake Arnos of Vistaprint explains why you shouldn't.

Business Technology

The C-suite could be putting companies at risk of cyber attacks

Cyber attacks are on the rise, and senior management might leave companies even more vulnerable.

Office & home working

How flexible workspaces drive creativity and innovation

Richard Morris of IWG explains how flexible workspaces and collaborative working can help growing start-ups maintain their creative flair.